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January 2026

Member Regional Meeting Summary: Not Backing Down from the Challenge

2026-01-08T11:47:43+00:00

In Autumn, the OAUK staff team were able to get out on the road and meet with members at our regional meetings. Thank you to Bureau of Silly Ideas, Kaleider, Leicester City Council, & Read More >

Member Regional Meeting Summary: Not Backing Down from the Challenge2026-01-08T11:47:43+00:00

December 2025

Outdoor Arts and the Tourist Levy Consultation

2025-12-17T16:53:28+00:00

Ahead of the Autumn Budget on 26th November, a new levy on overnight stays was announced, giving Mayors in England additional ways to raise funds for transport, infrastructure, and visitor economy. This brings Read More >

Outdoor Arts and the Tourist Levy Consultation2025-12-17T16:53:28+00:00

November 2025

DATE Toolkit: National Conference 2026 Case Study

2025-11-27T11:51:22+00:00

Last year, for the first time, we used the DATE Toolkit (Donut Assessment Tool for Events) to give us a picture of accessibility and sustainability at our national conference. This year, we’re hoping Read More >

DATE Toolkit: National Conference 2026 Case Study2025-11-27T11:51:22+00:00

Key Role of Outdoor Arts in UK City of Culture: Expressions of Interest Now Open

2026-01-19T14:36:08+00:00

Expressions of Interest for UK City of Culture 2029 has just opened (deadline 11th January), and OutdoorArtsUK is advocating for programme proposals to position Outdoor Arts to play a key role. Read More >

Key Role of Outdoor Arts in UK City of Culture: Expressions of Interest Now Open2026-01-19T14:36:08+00:00

Two-year Cultural Programme in Worcester Launches with Light Festival

2025-11-21T11:07:21+00:00

Local Voices, Creative Choices, an ambitious two-year programme that will grow the cultural life of Worcester, launches with Bridges of Light festival.  The programme will include arts projects, festivals and new creative opportunities Read More >

Two-year Cultural Programme in Worcester Launches with Light Festival2025-11-21T11:07:21+00:00

October 2025

BOOST 2025/26: Free OutdoorArtsUK Membership for Global Majority and Disabled Individuals

2025-11-19T11:46:23+00:00

Boost Programme is a free 12-month membership to OutdoorArtsUK for Disabled and Global Majority individuals or organisations that have leaders with these protected characteristics. Boost is designed to support OAUK’s ambition to Read More >

BOOST 2025/26: Free OutdoorArtsUK Membership for Global Majority and Disabled Individuals2025-11-19T11:46:23+00:00

S&DR200 Festival Celebrates with Large Scale Outdoor Events

2025-10-24T12:55:44+01:00

Stockton and Darlington celebrated the bicentenary of the birth of the modern railway at S&DR200 Festival with a series of free large-scale outdoor spectacles, events, exhibitions and new art commissions in the public Read More >

S&DR200 Festival Celebrates with Large Scale Outdoor Events2025-10-24T12:55:44+01:00

Climate Action and Outdoor Arts: Reflections from the GDIF Climate Gathering

2025-10-16T16:36:10+01:00

Somewhat ironically, under the flight path of London City Airport, OutdoorArtsUK, FESTIVAL.ORG and Arts Council England brought together artists, producers, and sector leaders for Greenwich+Docklands International Festival (GDIF) Climate Gathering in Thamesmead. The Read More >

Climate Action and Outdoor Arts: Reflections from the GDIF Climate Gathering2025-10-16T16:36:10+01:00
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